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January 9, 2008
Check Out My Package
It's pretty well-known that I'll go almost anywhere I'm invited if there's free food and booze, but some invites make more sense than others. Movie premieres, I understand. Art gallery openings, sure. But a meeting held by a package tour company to pitch their getaways to local travel agents? I mean ... More >>
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September 25, 2003
Just Like Rainforests in a Glass
It's pretty well-known that I'll go almost anywhere I'm invited if there's free food and booze, but some invites make more sense than others. Movie premieres, I understand. Art gallery openings, sure. But a meeting held by a package tour company to pitch their getaways to local travel agents? I mean ... More >>
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August 24, 2000
Rage Among the Weight Machines
It's pretty well-known that I'll go almost anywhere I'm invited if there's free food and booze, but some invites make more sense than others. Movie premieres, I understand. Art gallery openings, sure. But a meeting held by a package tour company to pitch their getaways to local travel agents? I mean ... More >>
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September 11, 2003
Clubbed!
It's pretty well-known that I'll go almost anywhere I'm invited if there's free food and booze, but some invites make more sense than others. Movie premieres, I understand. Art gallery openings, sure. But a meeting held by a package tour company to pitch their getaways to local travel agents? I mean ... More >>
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September 22, 2005
Post-PBR, Not Post-Punk
Madman Moon
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July 22, 2004
Cocktails and Dreams
Terri Torzon wins with delish Dona
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December 7, 2006
Skunk As a Drunk
How to stay hammered until 2007
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November 9, 2006
Big-House Volume, Small-House Mentality
Talking about the end of seafood while enjoying it at Blue Coral
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February 16, 2006
This Week in Great Scot Whisky
Whisky Tasting on the Queen Mary
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November 27, 2003
Tax Shelters, Riding Crops and Grand Marnier
Dining With the Swells at Gemmells in Dana Point
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October 24, 2002
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Dining With the Swells at Gemmells in Dana Point
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July 25, 2002
Summer Eats (Drinks)
Dining With the Swells at Gemmells in Dana Point
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July 25, 2002
Trawling for Tinis
Dining With the Swells at Gemmells in Dana Point
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July 25, 2002
The Island of Lost Drinks
Dining With the Swells at Gemmells in Dana Point
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June 3, 1999
Summer Beach & Beer Guide
Dining With the Swells at Gemmells in Dana Point
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April 23, 2009
Calling All Loquat Tree Owners!
Ernest Miller is a cook at the Disneyland Resort who also blogs at Culinary Safaris and is enrolled alongside my chica in the Master Food Preserver that has me going to San Bernardino more times than any non-909er should ever have to. He has an interesting request for SAFII readers: anyone has loqua ... More >>
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May 28, 2009
Karaoke with Tom Terrific
Ernest Miller is a cook at the Disneyland Resort who also blogs at Culinary Safaris and is enrolled alongside my chica in the Master Food Preserver that has me going to San Bernardino more times than any non-909er should ever have to. He has an interesting request for SAFII readers: anyone has loqua ... More >>
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August 24, 2009
Drink(s) of the Week: The Ricardo's $3 Menu
Gustavo probably wouldn't have many kind things to say about the food at Ricardo's Place in San Juan Capistrano. It's one of those brightly-colored, family-friendly joints with big plates of just-ok-if-you-don't-know-any-better Mexican-American standards. For the record, I don't know any better, ... More >>
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December 25, 2009
Drink of the Week: Chocolate Candy Cane at Montage
Jessica Ford Chocolate Candy CaneMontage in Laguna Beach is one of the swankiest hotels in the area, but you get your money's worth when it comes to drinks at the Lobby Lounge. After you valet park your BMW or Mercedes (whichever), pass through the initial entrance of the hotel and you ... More >>
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January 15, 2010
Drink of the Week: Morning After at Hurricanes
Jessica Ford Morning AfterHurricanes in Huntington Beach attracts quite possibly the most eclectic group of people in Orange County with a mix of twenty-, thirty-, even forty-somethings crowding the bar and light-up dance floor. Following the organic trend, Hurricanes carries Filip vodka ... More >>
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January 21, 2010
Dessert of the Week: Bad Girl at Crepe Maker
Jessica Ford Bad Girl Crepe: tastes better than this looks...The Crepe Maker is about as French as you can get in the Irvine Spectrum--Orange Countians feasting upon French crepes served by a staff (noticeably not French), next to a picture of the Eiffel Tower while French music plays in ... More >>
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April 23, 2010
Buttery Nipple at O'Malley's On Main
Jessica FordFirst, get your mind out of the gutter--it is not that kind of buttery nipple. Second, almost every bartender knows (or should know) how to make this, but if they don't, be prepared to be met with a long, awkward stare and the question, "You want two . . . what?"
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May 7, 2010
Brain Hemorrhage at The District
Jessica FordIf you are not ordering from a seasoned bartender, a Brain Hemorrhage is another one of those shooters whose name will earn you a funny look. It's not ordered often--for good reason, since it takes skills to make it correctly. It's all about presentation-- ... More >>
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May 28, 2010
Scooby Snack at Garf's Sports Lounge
Jorge NegrerosFrom the outside, Garf's Sports Lounge looks like just another hole-in-the-wall bar next to a gas station, but it's surprisingly large and full of people looking to grab some dinner and drinks after work. It's the place where locals come to watch the game, play some pool an ... More >>
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July 2, 2010
Fourth of July Cocktails
Cherry BombCelebrating Independence Day comes down to three simple things: fireworks, barbecues and booze. And since I can only help you with the last one, continue on for two Fourth of July-inspired cocktail recipes.
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July 8, 2010
Testing Tequila: Camarena vs. Cazadores
Flickr user bbumI've spent a long time working on my alcohol collection. I'm not some weirdo amalgamator of obscure liquors; I just like to have premium stuff. That means I tend to buy Ketel One (on those rare occasions that I want vodka and zakuski), Hendricks or Martin Miller's gin, etc.While I ... More >>
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July 16, 2010
LA Water Cocktail
Jorge NegrerosWhen it comes to the battle of OC versus LA, at least we don't have a cocktail named after our murky drinking water.
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July 29, 2010
Is Hennessy Making Up Mexican History to Boost Cognac Sales?
Not the bottle in question...Got to the office late Wednesday, and greeting me was a bottle of Hennessy cognac. Curious, I saw a press release attached to the box that contained the bottle and immediately became bewildered--and not just because I started pouring that sweet nectar down my gulle ... More >>
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August 7, 2010
Menagetini at K'ya Street Fare
Jessica Ford The menu at K'ya Street Fare in Anaheim features dishes you'd find from street carts around the world, but the cocktails are far from something you would be able to find on the street. The restaurant is located inside Hotel Menage and the signature drink is the Menagetini--a co ... More >>
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August 13, 2010
Long Beach Peach at Tequila Jack's
Jessica FordMost come to Tequila Jack's for their more than 100 imported tequilas, but when you're done singing, "1 tequila...2 tequila...3 tequila...Floor," switch to the Jack's Favorites drink list. That's where you will find the Long Beach Peach--and your server will likely give yo ... More >>
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August 20, 2010
Strawberry Basil & Kick-Ass Margaritas at Tia Juana's
Jessica Ford Strawberry Basil MargaritaIt's time to encourage double-fisting for our Drink of the Week. Tia Juana's in Irvine makes two specialty margaritas that stand out from the rest: the Strawberry Basil and the Kick-Ass. Of course you can choose to have just one, but if ... More >>
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August 23, 2010
Five Pretty Cocktails
Flickr user alpha du centaureOh, stop scoffing. We can see that face you're making: Ain't no shame in admiring a pretty drink every once in a while. While you'll usually find the cutesy cocktails with the cutesy garnish at things like bridal showers, outdoor wedding receptions, beach-side resorts ... More >>
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August 27, 2010
At the Farmers' Market: Green Walnuts
Flickr user amayuWalnuts, like almonds, start off life on the tree as a soft fruit; as the fruit matures, the nut inside hardens inside a shell. Just like almonds, green walnuts are edible, though their window of availability is even shorter than their gelatinous, amandine cousins. Due to the unb ... More >>
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September 29, 2010
Where Good Apples Go When They Die: Baba au Calvados
Flickr user jo-hIf you're a regular reader of Fork, you've probably noticed I haven't been around much lately. This is because I am stuffing myself silly doing research on regional French food and drink. While I love Paris, get out into the countryside and French food becomes more approachable, c ... More >>
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October 4, 2010
Drunk After Work: Cucina Alessa
Edwin GoeiThe Place: Cucina Alessa, 520 Main St., Huntington Beach, (714) 969-2148; www.cucinaalessa.com. The Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 3-6 p.m. & 9-10 p.m.; Fri., 3-6 p.m. & 9-11 p.m.; Sat., 9-11 p.m.; Sun., 9-10 p.m.The Deal: $4 antipasti. $6 pizza marghertia or beef carpaccio. $3 draft ( ... More >>
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December 3, 2010
Drink of the Week: Luck of the Leprechaun at Auld Irisher
Brandon FergusonFirst things first, we apologize for not bringing you a pumpkin martini or some other such seasonal concoction. But the Auld Irisher in Orange put something tasty in front of our face, and we couldn't resist. The title of this week's offering is: The Luck of the Leprach ... More >>
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December 17, 2010
Drink of the Week: San Clemente Cosmo
Brandon FergusonOftentimes when a bar creates a new alcoholic concoction, something goes horribly awry: either overzealous bartenders blend flavors that just don't work well together (think mint leaves and any number of boozes), or they overdo it with the sugary liquids and create a nasty franken ... More >>
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January 21, 2011
Yuzu Blossom at 320 Main, Our Drink of the Week
Tobin SharpThis week's adventure found me at the popular Seal Beach watering hole, 320 Main, a place where the mixologists take the creation of cocktails very seriously.
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March 11, 2011
Perfect Storm at Buster's Beach House, Our Drink of the Week
Jessica FordWhen your drink is served in a giant fishbowl, you know you're going to have a good time. Buster's Beach House manages to combine classy waterfront dining with a lively bar scene by sectioning off the bar from the main dining area. Get the best of both areas by claiming one of the boo ... More >>
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March 15, 2011
Homemade Grappa: Don't Tell the ABC
Rows of homemade grappa in a bar in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.Grappa. Just the word sends waves of warmth down the esophagus.Grappa is brandy distilled from pomace--the solids left over during the wine-making process; the stems and pips and skins and pressed pulp. The French call this leftover gun ... More >>
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April 21, 2011
On The Line: Oge Dalken of Chapter One: The Modern Local, Part Three
An Elvis sandwichFor the final segment of On The Line, Chef Oge shares the sandwich that doubles as dessert. A hint of sweet, a hearty savory, and lots of salivating; behold the Elvis. To catch up on this week's interview, click here and here.
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May 31, 2011
Disneyland and California Adventure Debut New Rides This Week
Planning a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth this week? (I'll be there Saturday, so be sure to keep an eye out for me. Hint: I'm a white guy... with glasses.) If so, you're in luck because not only does this week kick off Disneyland's official summer season, but it also welcomes the debut of tw ... More >>
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July 1, 2011
Drink of the Week: DonQ Cristal Rum
Disregard Confederate Calvin, por favor...Mexicans drink tequila, mezcal, sotol, pulque, beer, brandy, whiskey, more beer . . . you get the picture. But rum? Maybe in the Gulf of Mexico region, but the only sugarcane-based alcohol the wabs I know like are charanda (all those damn michoacanos) and ... More >>
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July 29, 2011
Drink of the Week: Ventura Limoncello
Dave LiebermanVentura County produces more lemons than any other county in the United States. A drive inland along Highway 150 from Santa Barbara to Santa Paula goes past thousands of acres of lemon trees, but limoncello, the lemon liqueur that's on every bar shelf in Italy, was never produced lo ... More >>
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August 19, 2011
Drink of the Week: Platte Valley Corn Whiskey
Cue...um, whatever bluegrass song might apply to Missoura...The chica and I just came back from a two-week road trip that took us to the World's Longest Yard Sale, a hundreds-of-miles extravaganza of antiques, food, and rolling hills that I'll detail at length next week. We only did the stretch o ... More >>
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September 9, 2011
Peligroso Tequila Silver 42, Our Drink of the Week!
A typical morning at Weekly world headquarters...If you glance at a bottle of Peligroso tequila and are a way-too-politically-conscious pendejo like me, you'll want to immediately protest. The name, drawing on centuries of gabacho stereotypes about the inherent danger of Mexicans and tequila. The ... More >>
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September 16, 2011
Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Our Drink of the Week
The Wild Turkey distillery tour in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky isn't the most popular on the Bluegrass State's Bourbon Trail--that would be the Maker's Mark one--or the most-thorough--that honor goes to Woodford Reserve--but in many ways, it's the best. It's absolutely down-home, starting with a docum ... More >>
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September 23, 2011
Five Things You Didn't Know About Bourbon
Flickr user spencekeSeptember is National Bourbon Month. As the weather cools off (OK, everywhere except Southern California), it's a good time to consider one of the finest drinks made in America. Uncork a bottle, pour a little into a snifter, add a little pour of cool spring water, and lean bac ... More >>
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November 4, 2011
Drink of the Week: Dessert-ini at Bowlmor
Edwin Goei Tucked upstairs by a rarely traversed outdoor escalator next to a discount shoe store, Bowlmor at the District in Tustin might as well be in stealth mode. It used to be called Strike, but it's always been part of the Bowlmor chain, which has the distinction of being the longest continu ... More >>
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December 9, 2011
Napalm Death at Casanova, Our Drink of the Week!
Photo by Meranda CarterScotland ... where the men wear kilts and the sheep are nervous. Home of the world's greatest Scotches, one of them being Drambuie that figures in over 100 drink recipes, including Kiltlifter, Ball Bag, Sexaholic, Felcher (after a sexual practice we are not ... More >>
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